Our lemon tree has been out of control lately so I’ve been coming up with all sorts of fun ways to use all our fresh citrus! Enter these Lemon Poppy Seed Protein Bites! They’re packed with lemony flavor and loaded with healthy fats and protein to satisfy your afternoon snack attack. They’re the perfect thing to keep on hand in your fridge or freezer when you just need a little something to get you through to your next meal. The combination of protein and fat will fill you up and keep you satisfied during your busy day, and obviously aside from being super healthy, they’re SO delicious! They didn’t last more than 24 hours in our house so I think I’ll have to make a double batch next time!
Ingredients
1 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I use Primal Kitchen vanilla collagen fuel)
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
Zest of one lemon
Juice of one lemon (about 2 tbsp)
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tbsp poppy seeds
Garnish:
shredded unsweetened coconut and/or
coconut glaze: 2 tbsp coconut butter + 1 tsp coconut oil + 1 tsp lemon juice (see instructions)
Makes 15 protein bites.
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except garnish) in a food processor and blend until smooth and incorporated.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the dough and roll it into balls. You may need to some coconut oil on your hands if it gets sticky.
- For garnish, either roll balls in shredded coconut, or drizzle with the glaze.
- Refrigerate until cold. Store in fridge or freezer. Enjoy!
For the glaze
- To make glaze, melt coconut butter in a double boiler over the stove (or in a glass bowl on the stove over a pot of hot water).
- Add coconut oil. Once melted, remove from heat and add lemon juice.
- Use a spoon to drizzle glaze over the balls, then add extra lemon zest and poppy seeds on top. Refrigerate until set.
Can’t wait for you to try these out! Make sure to tag me at @weeknightbite when you do! And if you’re looking for another delicious energy bite recipe, make sure to try my No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites!
